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Principal Software Development Engineer, Digital Assets & Web3

Office - Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-05 → 2026-07-31

Core

Building core services, transaction infrastructure, and blockchain connectivity layers for a digital assets platform that bridges traditional financial services with Web3.

Role type

Principal Software Development Engineer (Web3/Digital Assets)

Builds

Core services, transaction infrastructure, and blockchain connectivity layers for a global digital assets trading platform.

Domain

Fintech / Digital Assets / Web3

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, Web3.js, Ethers.js, Kafka, distributed systems design, API-first architectures, cryptographic signatures, OpenTelemetry, CI/CD, DevSecOps

Preferred skills

Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, XRPL, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, custody/wallet platforms, MPC, HSMs, Zero Trust security

Technologies

TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, Kafka, Web3.js, Ethers.js, OpenTelemetry

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and operate core services for the Web3 Platform; Build highly performant, fault-tolerant distributed systems for digital asset transactions; Develop API-first services integrating blockchain networks and financial systems; Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka; Build transaction orchestration, reconciliation, and settlement workflows; Develop secure services leveraging cryptographic signatures and zero trust principles; Maintain technical documentation and testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines; Improve platform observability through metrics, tracing, and logging; Optimize application performance, resiliency, and scalability; Drive engineering excellence through code reviews and technical leadership.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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